27,866 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 10% decrease compared to the prior week for the second week in a row. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,538,296. The commonwealth fell to 18th in cases…
PA Unemployment Rate at 6.2% in September
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for September was 6.2%, down from 6.4% in August, while the national unemployment rate is 4.8%. Click here for more.
Enjoy the Colors of Fall This Weekend!
The week of October 21st through 27th is the optimal time to experience vivid fall colors across the state according to the weekly fall foliage report by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Northwest counties are reporting at…
Wolf Pushes Duplicative OSHA-like Rules and Fines for Public Entity Workplaces
Gov. Tom Wolf is directing the state Department of Labor and Industry and Office of Administration to study the feasibility of implementing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in offices under the governor’s jurisdiction. Wolf is also calling on…
State Working to Address Bus Driver Shortage
The state Department of Transportation is working to help address the bus driver shortage by reaching out to 376,000 individuals with CDLs to help find interested drivers and connect them with school districts. PennDOT also temporarily opened CDL skills testing…
PSATS Members Adopts Many Resolutions, Delay Others
At the 2021 Annual Business Meeting last Friday, PSATS members debated 82 resolutions, adopting 65 and delayed action on 7 new ones until the 2022 Annual Conference. The adopted resolutions set Association policy and direct PSATS’ legislative agenda. The adopted…
FDA Approves More COVID-19 Booster Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of booster shots for the Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA amended the emergency use authorization for the Moderna vaccine to allow for a single booster dose at least six…
FDA Approves First Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for a single booster dose at least six months after completion of the primary series for people 65 years of age and older; those who are 18 through 64 and at high risk of severe…
Municipal Expenses from Ida Approved for Dauphin and Delaware Counties
The federal government has approved a request for public assistance to municipal, county, and state governments from damage caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The approval releases public assistance for Dauphin and Delaware Counties. Municipal expenses for Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Fulton, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Montgomery Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and…
Water, Wastewater Grants Awarded
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the award of $186 million for 33 water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. Several projects will benefit townships. Click here for more.
